1p is lighter and takes up less space so it’s definitely preferable.
Dyneema is worth it. Especially for the floor of the tent. you WILL have storms on the pct. Dyneema won’t let in water from the bottom
I have the zpacks pivot and I love it! I’m 5’2” though. It’s probably more cramped if you’re tall. I do NOT recommend the gossamer gear the one.
I used to believe posts like this until I actually got on AT. You won’t believe this if all you look at is social media but hardly anyone is actually using the shelters. Everyone is using their tents.
If I was OP and that was all my budget could afford, I’d go for the half dome.
If I had more money, I’d go for a BA two person if free standing was preferred or a zpacks two person if trekking pole tents were okay with OP.
I think it's important to consider your size. If you're both slender and average height a 2-person is fine. My wife and I use a small 2-person from zpacks and it's plenty of room for ultralight. We're both about 6 ft tall. I carry everything to reduce her weight. Packs stay under fly flaps outside.
My bro in law is almost 7 feet tall and when we hike we use a much bigger tent for 2. I'll take tent, he takes stakes.
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